Dell monitoring with PRTG
Gain full control of Dell hardware and servers
- Includes preconfigured sensors for your Dell devices
- Automatically notifies you when threshold values are reached
- Shows hardware availability, health, and, traffic at a glance
PRTG Dell monitoring: What you’ll find on this page
PRTG makes Dell server monitoring as easy as it gets
Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent hardware issues.
Avoid downtime and plan for the future with all-in-one Dell monitoring software
As a sysadmin, it’s no great news for you that it’s a must to continuously monitor your server hardware and software to ensure they operate at full capacity. No one wants to be responsible for drops in sales and a tarnished corporate reputation because of unnecessary downtime – do you?
Paessler PRTG comes with sensors made especially for Dell hardware, so you can anticipate downtime before it happens and ensure the continuity of your IT operations.
PRTG does all this for you:
- Keeps an eye on your entire network, including your Dell environment, round the clock
- Warns you when there are issues with the availability or health of your servers and storage area systems (SAN)
- Helps you make more qualified decisions on your future IT infrastructure, especially when it comes to buying new hardware
- Empowers you to react to problems quickly and proactively to prevent more critical outages or failures
Thanks to PRTG, everyone will work with peace of mind.
What Dell performance monitoring looks like in PRTG
Diagnose network issues by continuously tracking your Dell network devices. Show response time, CPU load, memory usage, performance, and other key metrics in real time. Visualize monitoring data in graphic maps and dashboards to identify problems more easily. Gain the overview you need to troubleshoot Dell servers, storage systems, laptops, and other hardware.
Start monitoring Dell hardware with PRTG and see how it can make your network more reliable and your job easier.
4 reasons to choose PRTG as your Dell monitoring tool
Get a 24/7 overview of all hardware
With PRTG’s clear dashboards and graphs, you get a convenient overview of the status and performance of your Dell hardware. Our preconfigured sensors for monitoring Dell PowerEdge, EqualLogic, PowerVault, and EMC Unity systems have you covered.
Be alerted fast with custom notifications
Set your individual warning an error thresholds and lean back. If a bandwidth overload is looming or if memory capacity is running low, PRTG will notify you at once the way you want: via SMS, email, in-app push notification, or other methods.
Reduce manual configuration work
Stop wasting time manually checking all your various Dell hardware. Simply enable SNMP on your Dell servers, add PRTG sensors for Dell monitoring to your setup, and off you go. Or let the automatic network discovery do the job of detecting Dell devices for you.
Avoid downtime & stabilize your business
Prevent critical errors, avoid costly downtime, and ensure hardware errors and glitches in networks with Dell devices are fixed as quickly as possible – for uninterrupted work flows and business processes.
Discover some out-of-the-box sensors for Dell storage monitoring
Dell EMC is one of the leading vendors of storage systems for businesses of all sizes. PRTG offers preconfigured sensors for monitoring your Dell EMC storage systems, whether you’re using PowerVault, EqualLogic, or enterprise-class Dell EMC Unity systems. Find some of our Dell sensor types below.
Dell EMC Unity Enclosure Health v2
The Dell EMC Unity Enclosure Health v2 sensor monitors the health of a disk-array enclosure (DAE) or a physical or virtual disk processor enclosure (DPE) of a Dell EMC Unity storage system. It can show the following:
- Status of the cooling modules, drives, and power supplies
- Overall health status
- Power consumption
- Enclosure temperature
Dell EMC Unity Storage Capacity v2
The Dell EMC Unity Storage Capacity v2 sensor monitors the storage capacity of a Dell EMC Unity storage system. It can show the following:
- Free and used size
- Pre-allocated and subscribed size
- Total size
SNMP Dell PowerEdge System Health
The SNMP Dell PowerEdge System Health sensor monitors the system health of a Dell PowerEdge server. It can show the following:
- Ampere and voltage status
- Battery and power supply status
- Chassis status
- Cooling device and cooling unit status
- Intrusion status
- Global system status
- Temperature status
SNMP Dell EqualLogic Physical Disk
The SNMP Dell EqualLogic Physical Disk sensor monitors a hard disk of a Dell EqualLogic storage system. It can show the following:
- Number of read and written bytes
- Disk health status
- Number of failed transfers
SNMP Dell EqualLogic Member Health
The SNMP Dell EqualLogic Member Health sensor monitors the health of an array member of an EqualLogic storage system. It can show the following:
- Average read and write latency
- Data read and write speed
- Member health and RAID status
- Power of cooling module fan
- Control module temperature
- Number of spare drives
- Free space
Dell PowerVault MDi Logical Disk
The Dell PowerVault MDi Logical Disk sensor monitors a virtual disk on a Dell PowerVault system. It can show the following:
- Cache hits
- Number of current, maximum, and total I/O operations
- Current and maximum disk speed
- Read operations
Find the root cause of the problem with our PRTG Dell monitoring solution
Real-time notifications mean faster troubleshooting so that you can act before more serious issues occur.
PRTG is compatible with all major vendors, products, and systems
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“Excellent tool for detailed monitoring. Alarms and notifications work greatly. Equipment addition is straight forward and server initial setup is very easy. ...feel safe to purchase it if you intend to monitor a large networking landscape.”
Infrastructure and Operations Engineer in the Communications Industry, firm size 10B - 30B USD
PRTG makes Dell server monitoring as easy as it gets
Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent hardware issues
Monitor Dell: FAQ
What is Dell monitoring?
Dell monitoring refers to the tools, software, and services needed to monitor and manage the performance, health, and security of Dell hardware and IT infrastructure. The goal is to ensure that Dell systems operate efficiently, identify and address potential issues proactively, and maintain optimal performance and functionality of Dell environments.
Why should I monitor my Dell infrastructure?
Monitoring your Dell infrastructure is crucial for several reasons:
1. Proactive issue detection
- Monitoring tools can detect potential hardware or software issues before they become critical.
- Identifying potential issues early enables you to take preventive actions, reducing the likelihood of system failures.
2. Performance monitoring
- Monitoring performance metrics helps in optimizing resource usage, ensuring that your infrastructure is running efficiently and not overburdened.
- By analyzing performance data, you can make informed decisions about tuning and configuring your systems for optimal performance.
3. Security enhancements
- Continuous monitoring helps in identifying security threats and vulnerabilities in real-time, allowing for prompt action to mitigate risks.
- Regular monitoring ensures that your systems comply with security policies and industry regulations.
4. Cost savings
- Proactive monitoring and maintenance reduce the likelihood of unplanned downtime, which can be costly in terms of lost productivity and revenue.
- By optimizing resource usage, you can avoid unnecessary expenditures on additional hardware or cloud services.
5. Enhanced user experience
- Ensuring that your systems are running smoothly and efficiently enhances the experience for end-users, leading to higher satisfaction and productivity.
- With Dell monitoring tools in place, IT teams can quickly identify and resolve issues, minimizing the impact on users.
Which Dell systems can PRTG monitor?
PRTG is comprehensive network monitoring and network management software that runs on Windows and Linux systems and that can basically monitor every piece of Dell Technologies firmware that supports SNMP and offers respective MIB (Management Information Base) files. We also offer preconfigured sensors for the following Dell servers and storage systems:
- Dell PowerEdge
- Dell EqualLogic
- Dell PowerVault MDi
- Dell EMC Unity
How does PRTG monitor Dell systems?
Dell sensors in PRTG are based on SNMP or REST technology. For Dell server sensors, you must first install the Dell OpenManage Enterprise and activate SNMP there. As an alternative, you can also run your monitoring via the integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC), or, for Dell EMC Unity systems, access data via the REST API.
What is a sensor in PRTG?
In PRTG, “sensors” are the basic monitoring elements. One sensor usually monitors one measured value in your network, for example the traffic of a switch port, the CPU load of a server, or the free space on a disk drive.
On average, you need about 5-10 sensors per device or one sensor per switch port.
PRTG: The multi-tool for sysadmins
Adapt PRTG individually and dynamically to your needs and rely on a strong API:- HTTP API: Access monitoring data and manipulate monitoring objects via HTTP requests
- Custom sensors: Create your own PRTG sensors for customized monitoring
- Custom notifications: Create your own notifications and send action triggers to external systems
- REST Custom sensor: Monitor almost everything that provides data in XML or JSON format
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The result of the survey: over 95% of the participants would recommend PRTG – or already have.
Paessler PRTG is used by companies of all sizes. Sysadmins love PRTG because it makes their job a whole lot easier. Bandwidth, servers, virtual environments, websites, VoIP services – PRTG keeps an eye on your entire network. Everyone has different monitoring needs. That’s why we let you try PRTG for free.Still not convinced?
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